E-Newsletter: November 5, 2021

E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP November 5, 2021

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Reminder: final week of district meetings The final week of district meetings is around the corner and we're extending an invitation to attend the District 6 meeting on November 8 at 1pm in Oak Lake or the oddnumbered districts virtual meeting on November 9 at 7pm.

Any folks who missed or were unable to attend their meeting are welcome to join the virtual meeting.

The district meetings are a welcome opportunity for producers to chat and hear what Manitoba Beef Producers has been up to. The meetings also set the future path of the organization by proposing resolutions for the Annual General Meeting in February.

Elections are being held in all the even-numbered districts if you’d like to try your hand at representing the folks in your region.

If you aren’t sure what district you belong to, don’t hesitate to give MBP a call at 1-800-772-0458 or email: info@mbbeef.ca.

You may register for either meeting by clicking on the graphics.

MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS Scholarship Application Deadline Extension ***Due to ongoing disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic (and the related impacts on high schools and post-secondary institutions) MBP has pushed the application deadline for its 2021 scholarship competition into December instead of the usual June intake deadline. This application intake process is for students who will be undertaking post-secondary studies in the 2021-22 academic year.

Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $500 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that would be beneficial to the rural economy.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED: Completed applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 3 2021. A selection committee will review the submissions.

Winners will be notified by January 5, 2022.

The scholarship criteria is as follows: Eligibility: • Must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2021.

• Must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer. Note: This can include beef producers returning to school after a period of time in the workforce.

• Post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration.

Items You Are Required to Submit: • Completed application form; • A typed 600-word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*; • A copy of your transcript (either high school, or a recognized college, university or trade school); • Proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (current transcript, or your acceptance letter, or a letter of intent indicating your intended institution and field of study).

• A list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.); and, • The names of two references, including their addresses and telephone numbers.

Submissions and ALL documentation must be sent no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 to: Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee 220 – 530 Century Street Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4 E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca Fax: (204) 774-3264 For more information, please contact Manitoba Beef Producers at 1-800-772-0458 or email info@mbbeef.ca. *Scholarship winners’ essays will be published in MBP’s newspaper Cattle Country.

MBP 2021-22 Academic Year SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Date of birth: _____________________________ Parents’ names if you are under 18: _______________________________________________________ Are you a beef producer? _____________________________ Are you the child of a beef producer? ________ If yes, what is their name(s)? __________________________ Institute of current enrolment: ________________________________________________________________ Current or intended program of post-secondary study or skilled trades training: __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Duration of post-secondary program or skilled trades training: _________ year (s)

Essay: Please submit a typed 600-word (maximum) essay* on the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture. *Note: Scholarship winners’ essays will be published in Manitoba Beef Producers’ newspaper Cattle Country.

Please return the completed application form, transcript, and proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution or an apprenticeship program or a letter of intent to pursue further studies, a list of your community involvement, the typed essay and, your references no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2021 to: Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Committee 220 – 530 Century Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y4 Email: info@mbbeef.ca Fax (204) 774-3264

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News Release Canadian beef industry encourages investment in agriculture research to drive further methane reduction goals

November 3, 2021

Calgary, AB – On October 11, 2021, the Government of Canada confirmed its support for the Global Methane Pledge. Canada joined the United States and the European Union, who on September 17, 2021, had launched the global pledge to reduce methane emissions by at least 30 per cent below 2020 levels by 2030 and implementation of related domestic actions.

The Canadian beef industry continues to be a global leader in sustainable beef production. Beef farmers and ranchers manage lands that store an impressive 1.5 billion tonnes of carbon, and the Canadian beef industry has half the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint per kilogram of production when compared to the global average.

However, the industry is driving forward with further reductions as outlined in a multi-stakeholder strategy that includes goals and action plans to; • Reduce primary production GHG emission intensity by 33 per cent by 2030 • Sequester an additional 3.4 million tonnes of carbon every year • Safeguard the existing 1.5 billion tonnes of carbon stored on lands managed with beef cattle • Reduce food loss and waste (from secondary processing to consumer) by 50 per cent by 2030 Key to achieving these goals is investment in research and extension for the application of the research on farm.

“We were pleased to see the Government’s commitment to supporting Canadian farmers, ranchers and industry partners as we drive towards the implementation of climate change solutions,” said Bob Lowe, President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “We need to increase our investments in research and the adoption of research to achieve our shared goals.”

The industry plans to reduce methane emissions through improvements in genetics, forage and feed production and management, and animal health amongst others. Researchers are particularly interested in feed additives, which have shown great potential for methane reductions from cattle in the range of 20 per cent to 70 per cent reductions. As the Government moves forward with its goals, environmental partners, such as the Canadian beef industry, should be included in the policy and investment development.

The CCA is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots.

Visit www.cattle.ca

The Canadian beef industry is also globally engaged through initiatives such as the Global Agenda Towards Sustainable Livestock and the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Global increases in agriculture research and extension will have rippling positive implications for methane reductions as well as the health and livelihoods of agriculture producers and rural communities worldwide.

Beef Cattle Research Council Factoids: •

In Canada, producing 1kg of beef now creates 15 per cent less greenhouse gases than in 1981, due to improved production practices.

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Feed efficiency in the 1950s was ten to one. Today it is six to one.

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Learn more at www.beefresearch.ca

For further information, contact: Communications Manager Canadian Cattlemen’s Association communications@cattle.ca

The CCA is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots.

Visit www.cattle.ca

Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered In Manitoba; Management Actions Implemented

(November 1, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) On Oct. 14, as part of the province’s

wildlife health surveillance program, a male mule deer was observed to be unhealthy and was euthanized in western Manitoba, near Lake of the Prairies. Subsequent testing found the animal to have chronic wasting disease (CWD).

This is the first time this disease has been found in Manitoba. Other animals in the area may also have CWD, so to ensure the disease is not spread through the transport of a diseased carcass, Manitoba will be immediately implementing a ban on hunting deer, moose, caribou and elk in the area. The boundaries of this area are currently being determined, but will initially include at least a portion of Game Hunting Area (GHA) 22.

CWD is an incurable fatal disease that affects members of the deer family, including whitetailed deer, mule deer, elk, moose and caribou.

Animals infected with CWD may appear healthy until the later stages of the disease, and while CWD is not known as a human health risk, meat from a CWD infected animal is not recommended for consumption. In order to protect their health, hunters’ active in areas

where CWD has been detected should have their harvested animal tested, practice safe carcass handling protocols and avoid consumption of any animal that has tested positive for CWD. CWD has been known to infect animals in Saskatchewan, Alberta and 24 states. Manitoba has had very rigorous reporting and testing requirements for CWD, including making it illegal to bring certain unprocessed meat into Manitoba.

The province has immediately begun to plan for additional CWD surveillance actions in the area surrounding this finding and has reached out to multiple stakeholders, First Nations, Metis and other groups who need to be aware. At this time, there is no indication of any connection to farmed elk populations. The elk farming industry has ongoing CWD surveillance and there have been no reported cases in farmed animals in Manitoba. CWD does not infect cattle or other domesticated animals.

The province will need the full co-operation of the public, including hunters, producers, and land-owners to ensure this disease is contained or even eradicated from the area.

Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Intake for Ag Action Manitoba – Assurance: Beneficial Management Practice Activities opens November 8th Includes intake for BMP 503 ‒ Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas — professional and contractor fees • Alternative watering system equipment — solar, wind or grid powered systems Producers are advised that the intake period for Ag Action Manitoba – Assurance: Beneficial Management Practice activities begins on Monday, November 8th and closes on December 10, 2021 for projects that will occur in 2022/23. More details on available on the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development site: https://www.manitoba.ca/agriculture/environ ment/environmental-farm-plan/assurancebmp.html This intake period includes applications for BMP 503 ‒ Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas. For this BMP there is a cost share ratio of 50:50 and a funding cap of $10,000 per application. Applicants may submit more than one application.

Under BMP 503 the following costs are eligible: • Water source development – Wells — drilling new or deepening existing wells, test hole drilling, screening, casing, well caps etc.

— water pumps and required plumbing components — professional and contractor fees • Water source development – Dugouts — constructing new or rehabilitating existing dugouts, test hole drilling, etc.

— associated components and installation costs • Permanent fencing to restrict livestock access to surface water and dugouts — construction materials — associated components and installation costs • Permanent pipeline development — pipe, plumbing materials, trenching, earthworks, etc.

— professional and contractor fees • Watering system components* — watering bowls, troughs or storage tanks * Eligible as a part of a water source development project; items are not eligible as a stand-alone.

• personal labour ($25 per hour) and personal equipment use (at set program rates outlined in the Farm Machinery Custom and Rental Rate Guide) Ineligible costs include: maintenance and operation expenses; perimeter fencing for upland grazing management; expenses related to removing or replacing existing fences or water infrastructure, such as storage tanks or water troughs; portable livestock corral panels; portable gas/diesel powered water pumps, generators, water meters; materials and continued on page 9

Intake for Ag Action Manitoba – Assurance: Beneficial Management Practice Activities opens November 8th Includes intake for BMP 503 ‒ Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas construction costs for pump houses; aeration systems for dugouts, etc.; above ground pipelines; hauling or pumping of water to fill empty dugouts; and, temporary set up of watering systems.

Examples of other BMPs eligible for cost-shared funding to farmers include: Resource Management Planning, Establishment of a Cover Crop, Increasing Frequency of Perennials in Annual Rotations, Perennial Cover for Sensitive Lands, Improved Pasture and Forage Quality, Intercropping, Farmyard Runoff Control, Relocation of Confined Livestock Areas, and others.

An Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Statement of Competition is not required at time of application, however it is required at time of claim, if approved.

Click here for the application package

EFP Workshops are ongoing through the fall and winter. Dates and locations are posted at www.ManitobaEFP.ca.

Government support cannot exceed 25 or 50 per cent of eligible expenses, depending on project type, with varying funding caps from $10,000 to $100,000. The total maximum amount payable to one farm operation is $60,000 (not including BMP: Barn Odour Reduction and BMP: Managing Livestock Access to Riparian Areas) over the term of the Ag Action Manitoba program. Farmers may apply and receive funding for more than one BMP over the term of Ag Action Manitoba. Only one application per BMP on the same parcel of land and/or for a single project where there may be common components across multiple applications, will be eligible for funding.

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Committment to the land, water, air, and wildlife is a prerequisite to raising healthy cattle. Sustainability is not a buzzword... it's a way of life.

raise the bar on raising beef TESA NOMINATION & APPLICATION PACKAGE

Tesa background Since 1996, The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) has been awarded annually at the provincial and national level to recognize cattle producers’ leadership in conservation. Nominees and applicants are selected based on their stewardship practices, accomplishments and goals.

ELIGIBILITY

All beef cattle operations in Canada are eligible to apply. Producers can either be nominated by an individual or organization or apply themselves through their provincial or regional cattle organization(s). All methods are equally encouraged.

THE BRITISH COLUMBIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

#4 - 10145 Dallas Dr. • Kamloops, BC • V2C 6T4 PHONE 250.573.3611 FAX 250.573.5155 EMAIL info@cattlemen.bc.ca

Where provinces or regions have annual stewardship awards, nominees and applicants compete for awards based on their province or region of residence. Where provincial or regional organization(s) do not present an annual award, they can select a nominee who has engaged in significant environmental stewardship activities on their farm or ranch.

ALBERTA BEEF PRODUCERS

Past nominees are encouraged to resubmit their application. Previous recipients may not reapply.

SASKATCHEWAN STOCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION

PROVINCIAL AWARD

Provincial recipients are announced at their respective provincial cattle association’s annual general meeting. All provincial award recipients then move forward to compete at the national level.

165, 6815-8th Street N.E. • Calgary, AB • T2E 7H7 PHONE 403.451-1176 FAX 403.274.0007 EMAIL katelynl@albertabeef.org

Box 4752 • Regina, SK • S4P 3Y4 PHONE 306.757.8523 FAX 306.569.8799 EMAIL ssga@sasktel.net

MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS

220-530 Century St. • Winnipeg, MB • R3H 0Y4

NATIONAL AWARD

The national TESA recipient is announced during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC). All provincial recipients are awarded an all-expense paid trip for two to attend CBIC and the CCA Semi-Annual Meeting that is held in different locations across Canada in August of each year. The national TESA recipient is also awarded a belt buckle and certificate.

APPLICATIONS DUE

July 1st of each year. Manitoba applications are due December 3, 2021.

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TOLL-FREE 1.800.772.0458 or 204.772.4542 FAX 204.774.3264 EMAIL info@mbbeef.ca

BEEF FARMERS OF ONTARIO

130 Malcolm Rd. • Guelph, ON • N1K 1B1 PHONE 519.824.0334 FAX 519.824.9101 EMAIL info@ontariobeef.com

LES PRODUCTEURS DE BOVINS DU QUEBEC/ QUEBEC CATTLE PRODUCERS

555, Boulevard Roland-Therrien, Bureau 305 • Longueuil, PQ • J4H 4G2 PHONE 450.679.0540 FAX 450.442.9348 EMAIL mediaspbq@upa.qc.ca

MARITIME BEEF COUNCIL

7 Atlantic Central Dr. • East Mountain, NS • B6L 2Z2 PHONE 506.349.5395 FAX 902.893.7063 EMAIL maritimebeefcouncil@gmail.com

Tesa application

Name(s):

Phone:

Farm Name:

Email:

Address:

PLEASE ATTACH A WORD DOCUMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Provide a description of your farm including the environment it operates in.

2. What have you done/what are you doing to improve environmental management on your farm?

3. What are your challenges and successes? Please include high-resolution images and data which help show measurable results.

4. What factors have enabled you to make management changes? (e.g. Working with conservation organizations, programs such as the Environmental Farm Plan, funding support, education, etc.)

5. What are your environmental goals for the future and how do you plan to carry them out?

6. Include two letters of reference that speak to your leadership in conservation.

Please limit your application to 10 pages (not including letters of reference and photos). Electronic applications are preferred and a single, complete PDF document is requested. A sample application from previous years can be found online at https://www.cattle.ca/sustainability/theenvironmental-stewardship-award/how-to-nominate/

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE APPLICATION: A selection of no less than ten high-resolution images suitable for reproduction on social media, print etc.

Video presentation link if available, media stories/ broadcasts showcasing your stewardship efforts.

TESA SPONSORS

TESA sponsorship program is available to appropriate organizations that wish to affiliate themselves with the CCA’s TESA program. In addition to showing support for environmental stewardship and Canada’s beef cattle producers, the program also provides the opportunity to join industry leaders, government representatives and nearly 60,000 Canadian beef farms in the national discussion on environmental issues affecting the industry. For more information, visit www.cattle.ca/what-is-tesa

TESA PLATINUM SPONSOR

For more than 65 years, MNP has been helping beef producers get the most from their operations. Whether you are looking to pass the farm on to the next generation, improve your profitability, be more competitive or expand MNP’s beef industry specialists will help you get the results you’re looking for. To find out what MNP can do for you, contact Marvin Slingerland, Partner, MNP Lethbridge, at Director of Livestock Services at 1.800.661.8097 or Marvin.Slingerland@mnp.ca

Contact your provincial organization listed on the previous page to determine when your association requires you to submit your application for the provincial award.

HE L P ING YO U GE T E VE N M O RE O UT O F YO UR L IVE ST O C K O P E RATIO N.

COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #136 ‒ Expanded Eligibility for Third Dose Eligibility

(November 3, 2021 Province of Manitoba News Release) The province is expanding its

recommendations for a third dose to include: •

all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people aged 18 and over, and

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people aged 70 and older.

The third dose should be given at least six months after the last dose received. Whenever possible, the third dose should be the same mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as the previous dose, but either mRNA vaccine is safe to receive.

Third doses are available at participating medical clinics, pharmacies, urban Indigenous sites and other vaccine clinics located throughout the province.

Timeframe Between First and Second Doses Following guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, Manitoba is now recommending individuals receive their second dose of vaccine 56 days (eight weeks) after their first dose. Previously, the recommendation was 28 days (four weeks).

The longer time period between doses has been shown to provide a stronger immune response over time. However, the minimum time frame between first and second doses will remain at 28 days so individuals will be able to choose the timing of vaccine schedule based on their own circumstances.

Recommendations for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine, including where they can be administered, are online at: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligibil ity-criteria.html#third.

Eligibility for first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to include anyone born on or before Dec. 31, 2009.

Vaccine Administration, Supply and Distribution Manitoba vaccine sites are offering walk-in and appointment-based vaccinations for COVID and the seasonal flu. Eligible individuals can book their appointments online or by calling (tollfree) 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC). For hours and days of operation, visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder .html.

Pan-Canadian Proof of Vaccination Credential The Manitoba immunization app has been updated to include the pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential (PVC). The province continues to strongly encourage people to use their Manitoba immunization card at venues and events in the province as it provides very limited personal health information.

Some individuals may notice that the lot number of one or more vaccine doses may not be displayed on their PVC. If you plan to use the PVC for travel, it may be important for this information to be shown. Use the online form at https://forms.gov.mb.ca/covidimmunization-record-request/index.html or call 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222) to request to have your lot number updated. continued on page 14

COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #136 ‒ Expanded Eligibility for Third Dose For more information about the PVC, visit: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/im munizationrecord/residents.html#pvc.

Additional Information More information about the vaccine campaign in Manitoba is available at

www.manitoba.ca/vaccine and https://protectmb.ca. For more information about COVID-19 immunization records and cards, visit: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/immuniza tionrecord/index.html.

Frequently Asked Questions Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program

Q1. What is the Agricultural Crown Lands Forage Productivity Pilot Program?

A: The ACLFP is a pilot program that provides Agricultural Crown Land (ACL) lessees with 75% cost-shared programming of up to $30,000 per farm operation to develop a grazing management plan, add infrastructure (cross-fencing, wells, dugouts) and rejuvenate forage lands (perennial forage seed, seeding and brush management) in order to improve pasture productivity. Project must occur between April and December of 2022.

Program details can be accessed here: http://webpublishing.mbgov.ca/en/agriculture/canadian-agriculturalpartnership/Documents/guidebook/ag-action-mb-program-guide-for-aclfp.pdf

Q2. Who is eligible to apply?

A: ACL lease holders in good standing can apply. A farm business or operation with multiple shareholders or partners, operation names or units, will count as one eligible applicant. Each farm operation can submit one application that includes all applicable activities (planning, infrastructure and/or rejuvenation).

However, Municipal lands under ACL lease are not eligible for this program.

Q3. When is the deadline to apply?

A: Applications must be received no later than December 31, 2021. They will be assessed by technical reviewers based on the environmental benefit assessment index, program priorities and project planning.

Q4. Do I need support from ACL to submit an application for a project?

A: Yes. You will need a Letter of Support for the proposed project from your local Farm Production Extension Specialist (FPES) – Crown Lands (see contact info in Q14, below) and the Letter of Support must be submitted along with your application.

While your FPES-Crown Lands must ensure that your proposed project is suitable for your ACL lease, they are not responsible for ACLFP funding approval.

Q5. What do I need to include with my application?

A: Be sure to answer all questions in the application form itself: explain the proposed project in detail, current practices, and the benefit of the new practice; answer all BMP Specific Questions (as listed in the guidebook), and complete the budget table in full.

Along with your application, you will need to include: - a written Letter of Support from your local FPES – Crown Lands for your proposed project (see Q3 above).

- an aerial map of the forage land with the location of the existing and proposed water sources identified as well as any fencing (existing and new), and land to be rejuvenated.

- an official quote for contracted items (if applicable).

Q6. When can I start my project?

A: Projects must occur between April 1, 2022 and December 30, 2022 in order to be eligible for ACLFP funding.

Project deadlines will be specified in the approval letter, should your application be approved.

If work is started on a project before formal written approval of program funding is received, the applicant does so at their own risk.

Q7. When do I need to complete my project?

A: The project must be completed and claims submitted by the date indicated in your decision letter (all claims must be submitted no later than December 30, 2022).

Q8. Do I need any permits?

A: Applicants must meet all regulatory requirements. This may include: • approvals from the Crown: ACL Work Permit – see Q9 below.

• a Water Rights License is required for all livestock operations extracting more than 25,000 litres (25 m3 or 5,499 Imperial gallons) per day. If developing a new water source, a permit must be obtained in advance of work beginning.

• any other standards or approvals as required by law.

Q9. How do I get a Work Permit from ACL to implement a project on my ACL lease?

A: An ACL Work Permit is required prior to conducting work on ACL leases.

- If your ACLFP project application is approved, an ACL Work Permit will be issued to you from your FPESCrown Land along with the approval letter.

- If you plan to initiate your project in advance of receiving ACLFP approval, you will need to secure an ACL Work Permit from an FPES – Crown Lands prior to beginning work.

Q10. Do I need a valid Environmental Farm Plan Statement of Completion?

A: You can submit an application without a valid Statement of Completion, however, if your project is approved, you will be required to provide proof of a valid EFP when you submit your project claim for reimbursement.

Environmental Farm Plan workshop dates and locations will be listed online.

Q11. Does my dugout or well need to have a specific capacity?

A: The ACLFP pilot program does not have guidelines for dugout capacity, but you should discuss your plans with your FPES – Crown Lands.

Q12. Can I pump / pipe / haul water from an existing water source into a dugout that has gone dry?

A: Piping or hauling water from any water source (well, dugout or wetland) into a dugout that has run dry is not eligible.

Q13. How deep does a pipeline need to be?

A: Summer pasture pipelines permanently installed underground, and which can be properly winterized before freezing are eligible (ex: installed with a pasture pipeline plow). Above-ground pipelines are ineligible. Projects must be for permanent solutions only.

Q14. If I have more questions, who can I contact?

A: If the question is about project implementation on an ACL lease, please contact: FPES – Crown Lands Greg Logan Luanne Berjian Neil Overby Tyson Gillis

Location Beausejour Minnedosa Dauphin Dauphin

Districts 20, 50, 52 30, 31 42,51 43, 44

E-mail Greg.Logan@gov.mb.ca Luanne.Berjian@gov.mb.ca Neil.Overby@gov.mb.ca Tyson.Gillis@gov.mb.ca

A: If the question is about specific eligibility criteria or the application process, please contact: • Andrea Bertholet (Andrea.Bertholet@gov.mb.ca) or • Colleen Wilson (Colleen.Wilson2@gov.mb.ca).

Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program

Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program?

The program was developed in consultation with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba producers experiencing low moisture levels.

The program will assist livestock producers affected by low moisture conditions in 2021 to purchase feed in order to maintain their breeding herds. Producers may be eligible to apply for two types of assistance: 1. Feed assistance - buy and test feed for eligible breeding animals 2. Feed transportation assistance - transport purchased feed from distant locations for eligible breeding animals Who is eligible for the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Program?

Primary producers who owned or leased the eligible animals, located in Manitoba, as of June 1, 2021 and continued to own or lease them to March 15, 2022 or later are eligible.

Eligible animals include breeding head of beef and dairy cattle, horses raised for Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU), sheep, goats and bison. Breeding animals are mature females exposed to breeding (male or artificial insemination) and males used previously for breeding.

The producer must own or lease a minimum of 10 animals (by animal type) to apply for the program.

How do I apply?

Applicants can download the Application Form, Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals, and associated program documents on the website at manitoba.ca/agriculture. Application packages can also be picked up at any of the ARD/MASC Service Centres, or mailed to you by calling us at 1-844-769-6224. The minimum value of receipts required to submit an application is $500.

Review the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance – Farmers Guidebook for detailed information on eligible and ineligible costs and other program requirements.

When is the deadline to apply to the program?

April 15, 2022 is the final day to apply.

Can multiple applications be submitted?

Yes, you can submit more than one application until program maximums are reached.

1. Feed Assistance What feed assistance can I apply for?

The eligible feeds that can be purchased for eligible animals from June 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022 to maintain them over the winter include:  grazed corn and greenfeed  mechanically harvested hay, silage, greenfeed, stover, straw, including those purchased as standing crops or grazed in a swath  grain and concentrates (pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, soybean meal, screenings, dried distillers grain and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator) When can eligible feeds be purchased? Are claims retro-active to a certain date?

Eligible feed purchases can occur from June 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022.

Is there assistance for feed testing the eligible feedstuffs?

Yes, the program will pay for feed testing to determine the nutritional value of eligible feeds.

Can feed be purchased for feeders or non-breeding animals?

No, feed for feeders, growing animals or non-breeding aged animals is not eligible under this program.

How will livestock feed assistance payments be calculated?

The administrator will make payments to the applicant for purchases and testing of Eligible Feed made between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, as follows:  On a per breeding head basis, a producer share will be applied $50 per head for beef and dairy cattle, bison and horses (PMU only) and $10 per head for sheep and goats.  Payments will be equal to 75 per cent of the purchased cost of feed and feed testing that exceeds the producer share to a maximum per head payment. The maximum payment is $250 per head for beef and dairy cattle, bison and horses (PMU only) and $50 per head for sheep and goats.

How are the breeding head determined in calculating payments?  Breeding head are based on the number declared on the Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals at the time of first application. The declaration is the number of head being maintained and fed over winter, and does not include animals that have or will be sold prior to March 15, 2022. If applicants reduce their breeding animals below the number declared with their first application, they should contact the Program Administrator and submit a new declaration.

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2. Feed Transportation Assistance What feeds qualify for feed transportation assistance?

Feed transportation assistance is provided for the movement of eligible feed types (hay, straw, greenfeed, stover, silage, grain and concentrates) to eligible breeding animals. The eligible concentrates are pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, soybean meal, screenings, dried distillers grain and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator.

What are the eligible dates and distances for feed transportation?

Transportation costs for eligible feed purchased and transported between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, for a minimum distance of 40 kilometres up to a maximum one-way distance of 600 kilometres.

What are the payments for the feed transportation assistance?

Payments will be calculated on the tonnes hauled on a per loaded kilometre basis up to 600 kilometres.

For hay, straw, greenfeed, stover, and silage the payment rates are:  $0.16 per tonne kilometre for the first 100 kilometres of a haul  $0.10 per tonne kilometre for the remainder of a haul for up to an additional 500 kilometres.

For grains and concentrate, the payment rate is $0.05 per tonne kilometre up to 600 kilometres.

Payments for each receipt or invoice provided by the applicant will be the payment rate multiplied by the distance transported multiplied by the number of tonnes transported, or the amount of the receipt, whichever is less. Feed can be hauled further than 600 kilometres; however, the extra distance is not eligible for payment.

Can feed be sourced from outside of Manitoba qualify for assistance?

Feed can be sourced from outside Manitoba and the shipping will still be eligible based on the program’s rates and distances.

Does the feed transportation assistance come out of the feed assistance funding?

Feed transportation assistance is in addition to funding available to a producer for feed purchases. It is not subtracted from the $250 per head cap for beef, bison and PMU horses or $50 cap for sheep and goats.

Is feed transportation assistance available for animals moved to an alternate feeding location?

Feed transportation assistance is not available for animals for which producers have received assistance to move eligible animals to an alternate feeding location under the Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance program.

Alternate feeding locations should have adequate feed locally available for the animals moved.

What feed is not eligible for feed transportation assistance?  Feed for market animals or ineligible animals.  Feed produced on your own operation.  Feed for breeding animals that are sold/culled prior to March 15, 2022.  Feed that is sold or replaces similar feed that is sold.  Feed transported less than 40 kilometres.  Feed transported to an alternate feeding location used to house eligible animals for which the applicant received payments under Livestock Transportation Drought Assistance.

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Manitoba Beef Producers 2021 DroughtRelated Industry Survey reservoirs, restoring existing water sources, or hauling water. Producers are also asked to indicate their intentions with respect to herd sizes going forward, such as projected culling rates.

This survey should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Your participation is sincerely appreciated.

In support of Manitoba Beef Producers’ drought-related advocacy efforts with the federal and provincial governments, MBP is conducting a confidential producer survey to gather further data on the impact the drought is having on the province’s beef sector.

For example, producers are being asked to identify their estimated percentage of feed/forage production compared to last year.

Producers are asked to indicate if they are incurring additional fencing costs in order to access alternate sources of feed for grazing.

There are questions related to the drought’s impact on water resources. This includes investments producers are having to make in this area, such as digging new wells or

Note: All data and comments collected will be aggregated before being used for MBP’s advocacy activities. No operation-specific identifying information will be shared with governments.

Thank you in advance for your consideration in completing the survey which can be found at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YX52PFG MBP is continuing to engage with government officials about the severity of the drought, its effects on producers and the need for a timely, multi-pronged approach to help the beef industry deal with the immediate and longerterm implications of the drought.

Environmental Farm Plan Workshops Availability Due to COVID-19, all EFP workshops will be taking place virtually via Online Meetings until further notice.

To register for an EFP workshop, click on the link “Register now!” in the link below for your preferred workshop date. Once registered, you will then receive an email with a link to access the meeting. Workbooks are mailed and you should receive yours approximately 1 week prior to the workshop. You can also visit this link to register: Environmental Farm Plans (EFP) are an essential part of every farm operation. These workshops will guide producers through the EFP workbook to help assess and identify the environmental assets and risks on their farm operations, and develop an action plan to address the identified risks. Workbooks and support material will be provided to those who attend. There is no preparation required for this workshop.

EFPs must be renewed every five years to remain valid. If you are unsure if your EFP is valid, please contact KAP to inquire at (204) 697-1140.

https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/environme nt/events-and-deadlines/index.html Note: Workshops are currently available through December 2021.